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‘Lay it up, Don.’ If the Cavs are going to be a bad rebounding team, then they can’t do the other stuff they did in a narrow, brutal Christmas loss www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
Cavaliers' brutal Christmas loss reveals team flaw, slim margin for error
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December 25, 2025 at 10:41 PM
‘Lay it up, Don.’ If the Cavs are going to be a bad rebounding team, then they can’t do the other stuff they did in a narrow, brutal Christmas loss www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
Cleveland’s Kenny Atkinson is not on the hot seat admits the Cavs’ poor start. The organization is ‘upset’ to be sure, but is viewing what’s gone wrong through a wide-angle lens www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
What I'm hearing about struggling Cavs: Kenny Atkinson's job security, trade deadline
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December 23, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Cleveland’s Kenny Atkinson is not on the hot seat admits the Cavs’ poor start. The organization is ‘upset’ to be sure, but is viewing what’s gone wrong through a wide-angle lens www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
Can the Miami Heat trade Terry Rozier? No clarity from NBA on ‘unprecedented’ dilemma, Silver says www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...
Miami Heat in limbo with Terry Rozier charged in illegal gambling case
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December 17, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Can the Miami Heat trade Terry Rozier? No clarity from NBA on ‘unprecedented’ dilemma, Silver says www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...
Adam Silver says NBA expansion decision coming in 2026, with Las Vegas and Seattle the focus. After years of ‘teasing’ the league is gonna decide whether to go to 32 teams. www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...
Adam Silver says NBA expansion decision coming in 2026, with Las Vegas and Seattle the focus
The NBA last added a team in 2004, when the Charlotte Bobcats became the league's 30th franchise.
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December 17, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Adam Silver says NBA expansion decision coming in 2026, with Las Vegas and Seattle the focus. After years of ‘teasing’ the league is gonna decide whether to go to 32 teams. www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...
Move the NBA Cup out of Vegas? It took Christmas longer to catch on than we’re giving this tournament www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...
Move the NBA Cup out of Vegas? What to know about the future of the tournament
The NBA is considering options beyond Vegas, but changing locations might not do much for an event that is growing anyway.
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December 16, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Move the NBA Cup out of Vegas? It took Christmas longer to catch on than we’re giving this tournament www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...
We saw momentous occasions pass between Oklahoma City losses. After dropping the NBA Cup semifinals Saturday, Warriors’ all-time wins record is next target for Thunder www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...
After Thunder's 'frustrating' loss at NBA Cup, wins record is next target
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December 14, 2025 at 4:17 PM
We saw momentous occasions pass between Oklahoma City losses. After dropping the NBA Cup semifinals Saturday, Warriors’ all-time wins record is next target for Thunder www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...
There is still about $480K in the table for each player at the NBA Cup, which is about what the new fishing boat costs that Desmond Bane is fixin’ to buy if the Magic win www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...
NBA Cup cash is substantial. If Orlando wins, Desmond Bane will buy a boat
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December 13, 2025 at 8:43 PM
There is still about $480K in the table for each player at the NBA Cup, which is about what the new fishing boat costs that Desmond Bane is fixin’ to buy if the Magic win www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...
NBA Cup cash is substantial — half a mil per player to the winner. If Orlando wins, Desmond Bane will buy a boat www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...
NBA Cup cash is substantial. If Orlando wins, Desmond Bane will buy a boat
Prize money has risen each season for the Cup, with total winnings for champion players reaching $530,000 this year.
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December 13, 2025 at 1:37 AM
NBA Cup cash is substantial — half a mil per player to the winner. If Orlando wins, Desmond Bane will buy a boat www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...
NBA Europe’s October 2027 launch is ‘realistic target’ for launch, FIBA official says, but in meantime there is a EuroLeague mess to address www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
October 2027 is 'realistic target' for launch of NBA's Europe league
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December 9, 2025 at 5:55 PM
NBA Europe’s October 2027 launch is ‘realistic target’ for launch, FIBA official says, but in meantime there is a EuroLeague mess to address www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
The LA Clippers have experienced turbulence all over the place in this their All-Star season. But they value continuity at the top, and are confident many of their troubles will clear www.nytimes.com/athletic/686...
The LA Clippers were supposed to be triumphant this season. They've been a disaster
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December 4, 2025 at 5:45 PM
The LA Clippers have experienced turbulence all over the place in this their All-Star season. But they value continuity at the top, and are confident many of their troubles will clear www.nytimes.com/athletic/686...
The LA Clippers were supposed to be triumphant this season. Instead it’s been scandal, injuries, and losing. Here’s what they plan to do about it www.nytimes.com/athletic/686...
The LA Clippers were supposed to be triumphant this season. They’ve been a disaster
With a talented roster and All-Star weekend in their home arena, the LA Clippers were poised to have a great 2025-26 season. What happened?
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December 4, 2025 at 4:25 PM
The LA Clippers were supposed to be triumphant this season. Instead it’s been scandal, injuries, and losing. Here’s what they plan to do about it www.nytimes.com/athletic/686...
James Harden said the Clippers’ problems were ‘not just Chris,’ meaning CP3. ‘It’s a lot,’ Harden said. www.nytimes.com/athletic/686...
Kawhi Leonard, James Harden learned of Chris Paul decision via social media
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December 4, 2025 at 5:12 AM
James Harden said the Clippers’ problems were ‘not just Chris,’ meaning CP3. ‘It’s a lot,’ Harden said. www.nytimes.com/athletic/686...
Like others before him, MarJon Beauchamp uses USA qualifier to make NBA case www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
Team USA cruises in World Cup qualifying as MarJon Beauchamp makes case for NBA call
Monday night's Team USA blowout over Nicaragua was a Beauchamp showcase. Will NBA teams be interested in him?
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December 2, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Like others before him, MarJon Beauchamp uses USA qualifier to make NBA case www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
You should have seen MarJon Beauchamp play last night. No, really. What he did for Team USA in a World Cup qualifier was impressive, even if few fans care right now www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
MarJon Beauchamp makes his case for an NBA call during World Cup qualifying
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December 2, 2025 at 2:42 PM
You should have seen MarJon Beauchamp play last night. No, really. What he did for Team USA in a World Cup qualifier was impressive, even if few fans care right now www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
The man who allegedly recruited Damon Jones and Chauncey Billups to a rigged poker scheme in 2019 had a partner, who, years later, allegedly organized bets against NBA players and teams from insider info. If the feds’ case is right, connections run deep www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
The NBA players, coaches and gamblers at the center of a federal betting investigation
The federal government has charged dozens of people in two separate gambling investigations. Here's how the feds say they're connected.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:59 PM
The man who allegedly recruited Damon Jones and Chauncey Billups to a rigged poker scheme in 2019 had a partner, who, years later, allegedly organized bets against NBA players and teams from insider info. If the feds’ case is right, connections run deep www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
An @theathletic.com investigation shows the mob-connected guy allegedly at the rigged poker game with Chauncey Billups is the one who pressured Jontay Porter. And that’s not the only link in the ongoing illegal betting probe www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
The NBA players, coaches and gamblers at the center of a federal betting investigation
The federal government has charged dozens of people in two separate gambling investigations. Here's how the feds say they're connected.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:58 PM
An @theathletic.com investigation shows the mob-connected guy allegedly at the rigged poker game with Chauncey Billups is the one who pressured Jontay Porter. And that’s not the only link in the ongoing illegal betting probe www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Are you confused by the NBA betting scandal? Two cases, 34 people charged. Rigged poker AND insider trading? After pouring through court records over the last month, a @theathletic.com investigation shows it’s all connected, with @mikevorkunov.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
The NBA players, coaches and gamblers at the center of a federal betting investigation
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November 25, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Are you confused by the NBA betting scandal? Two cases, 34 people charged. Rigged poker AND insider trading? After pouring through court records over the last month, a @theathletic.com investigation shows it’s all connected, with @mikevorkunov.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Yes, the Cavs broke a rule last week in Miami. And if given a chance, they’d likely do it again www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
Kenny Atkinson not a fan of NBA's $100K fine: 'Gotta look at the Cavs’ best interest'
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November 20, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Yes, the Cavs broke a rule last week in Miami. And if given a chance, they’d likely do it again www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
Mark Cuban is back in the fold with the Mavericks, and told me they won’t trade Anthony Davis because ‘we want to try to win’ www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
Mark Cuban says Mavs won't trade Anthony Davis because 'we want to try to win'
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November 19, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Mark Cuban is back in the fold with the Mavericks, and told me they won’t trade Anthony Davis because ‘we want to try to win’ www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
LeBron James, Stephen Curry unlikely to suit up at 2028 Olympics — but here is who is in for the start of the Americans’ gold medal defense www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
LeBron James, Stephen Curry unlikely to suit up at 2028 Olympics
USA Basketball also unveiled the 12-man roster for the first two games of the World Cup qualifying tournament later this month.
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November 18, 2025 at 10:22 PM
LeBron James, Stephen Curry unlikely to suit up at 2028 Olympics — but here is who is in for the start of the Americans’ gold medal defense www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
Across the NBA teams are paying more attention to calf injuries. Ja Morant suffered one tonight in Cleveland and is headed for testing www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
Ja Morant exits Grizzlies-Cavaliers game early due to calf soreness, will undergo testing
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November 16, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Across the NBA teams are paying more attention to calf injuries. Ja Morant suffered one tonight in Cleveland and is headed for testing www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
The NBA widened its own betting probe to ask for cell phones. Two Lakers close to LeBron — and to Damon Jones, who is charged — are among those who complied. @mikevorkunov.bsky.social @samamick.bsky.social @danwoikesports.bsky.social and me www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
NBA seeks cell phones from multiple teams, including Lakers, in gambling investigation: Sources
The NBA is continuing its investigation into illegal sports betting after three current or former players were federally indicted.
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November 15, 2025 at 11:19 PM
The NBA widened its own betting probe to ask for cell phones. Two Lakers close to LeBron — and to Damon Jones, who is charged — are among those who complied. @mikevorkunov.bsky.social @samamick.bsky.social @danwoikesports.bsky.social and me www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
Palace intrigue. Dangerous injury possibilities for the star they traded for. A power struggle: Behind the scenes of the Dallas Mavericks’ turbulent Nico Harrison era www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Behind the scenes of the Dallas Mavericks’ turbulent Nico Harrison era
How did things go so wrong in Dallas under Nico Harrison and who is finding influence as a voice in the organization now?
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November 12, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Palace intrigue. Dangerous injury possibilities for the star they traded for. A power struggle: Behind the scenes of the Dallas Mavericks’ turbulent Nico Harrison era www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Could the Cavaliers’ Donovan Mitchell lead the NBA in scoring? Better yet, should he?
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Cleveland has plenty of scoring when healthy. But it needs a dominant Donovan Mitchell
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November 10, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Could the Cavaliers’ Donovan Mitchell lead the NBA in scoring? Better yet, should he?
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Well, this sucks. Lenny Wilkens, a legend with the SuperSonics, Cavaliers, dies at 88. It’s not in this story, but, personally, he was the first coach I ever rooted for as a young kid in Akron. www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Lenny Wilkens, a legend with the SuperSonics, Cavaliers, dies at 88
Considered one of the greatest players and coaches in league history, Lenny Wilkens leaves behind a remarkable basketball legacy.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Well, this sucks. Lenny Wilkens, a legend with the SuperSonics, Cavaliers, dies at 88. It’s not in this story, but, personally, he was the first coach I ever rooted for as a young kid in Akron. www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...